[Stizzle2882]

its been 6 years since my best friend died. I can clearly remember the night/morning I got that call from my friend who told me that our friend passed away, I was never the same again. I took his death to heart and was later diagnosed with panic/anxiety disorder and was on Zoloft for a year(worst thing I ever did) and the side effects affected me and worsen my condition. So here I am today, still not getting a good 8 hours rest. Hope I can find someone who been through a similar situation and has tips on how to battle insomnia.

[Martin Reed]

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It’s no surprise that this affected you deeply and dramatically and that your health (and sleep) were affected.

The idea that we all need eight hours of sleep is a myth — we all have individual sleep needs, so try not to set yourself a sleep duration target. We have no control over sleep duration, so such a target is not constructive.

Can you tell us a bit more about your current sleep? How many hours are you currently getting, and what is a typical night like?

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[Stizzle2882]

Thanks for the reply, I probably get 5 or 6 hours a day. On my bad days I would get about 2 to 3 hours the most.

[dreamtsleep]

I’m so sorry you lost your best friend. I have a dear friend and soul mate who helps me fantastically through my problems….He is now in his 70’s though and I worry -I cannot begin to imagine life without him. Is there something of a spiritual nature you could do to raise your feeling of connection with him and ease your stress and sleep? My Dad died recently and I keep a little table with his picture, candles, his watch, angel figurines etc. It really helps….just to sit there, say hello in passing etc. I also find journalling -about the sleep and all our feelings, experiences, worries and thoughts on it- extremely helpful -I really recommend this, helps to offload, express and feel more in charge. All best….

[Martin Reed]

Hi Stizzle, have you discussed your sleep issues with your doctor? On bad days when you only get two or three hours of sleep, what do you think is stopping you from getting more sleep? Do you tend to worry about sleep when you find it hard to sleep? Do you follow a regular (and appropriate) sleep schedule?

Sorry to hear about your father’s passing, dreamtsleep — and thank you for sharing some of the ways you are coping.

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The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

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